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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,447.91, 8,172.32 and 2,161.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,447.91, 8,172.32 and 2,161.03 is: 3,241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,447.91 : 8,172.32 = 2,161.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,447.91/8,172.32 = 2,161.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,447.91x = 8,172.32 × 2,161.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,447.91x = 17,660,628.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,660,628.69/5,447.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.73

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